Categorical Programs

• Uncertain housing
• A temporary address
• No permanent address

You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law if you live:

To enroll in or attend school if you live under any of these conditions, you do NOT need to provide:

• Proof of residency
• Immunization records or tuberculosis skin-test results
• School records
• Legal guardianship papers

 You may: 

• Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which you are eligible.
• Continue to attend the school in which you were last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school’s attendance zone or district.
• Receive transportation from your current residence back to your school of origin.
• Qualify automatically for child nutrition programs (free and    reduced-price lunches and other district food programs).
• Contact the district liaison to resolve any disputes that arise during the enrollment process.

Parents’ responsibilities are to:

• Make sure your child attends school regularly and completes homework and projects on time.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences, Back-to-School Nights, and other school-related activities.
• Stay informed of school rules, regulations, and activities.
• Participate in school advisory/decision-making activities.

Purpose:"...to ensure that (homeless) children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments." DS Sec. 1001